- The new generation Enterprise Resourse Planning needs a new generation of Network Management Tools
From being processed in a large single system, IBM I-Series, the new generation of Movex is architecture in a more distributed model to leverage the potential of new technologies. Using the cheaper and more flexible x86 architecture adds new and improved functionality, but it also creates a number of new challenges when managing and operating the ERP system.
Benefits
- Warnings before halts occur.
- Builds on a established and well-tried platform, op5 Monitor.
- Warnings and alarms directly on display, sms and/or e-mail .
- Escalation, correct alarms on fairly responsible.
- Reduces expensive time used for diagnosis/error detection.
Network Management System (NMS) for Movex ERP (Lawson M3)
The old architecture with a single server application has now turn into a multi server solution with potentially different operating systems, databases, web servers and a high demand for quality interconnections (IP traffic) between the involved servers. The result of bad a IP connection, a full buffer or a stopped process in any of the distributed applications can lead to a complete standstill for the whole Movex M3 system, with very costly down time as a consequence.
By using op5 NMS for Movex you can take control of your mission critical ERP system.
Movex Application Monitoring
op5 Network Management Suite (op5 NMS) delivers a set of “out of the box” controls for monitoring Movex (both Java and RPG) as well as controls for all common applications, services, data bases, operating systems and hardware devices. Any abnormal system behavior are directly identified and alarms or notifications are automatically generated and sent via e-mail or SMS. All critical data collected by the system can be displayed in daily, weekly and monthly graphs for better trend analysis and planning.
op5 NMS delivers “out of the box” controls for Movex and checks the following services and functions:
General service checks and functionality – platform independent
| Disc utilization does not exceed defined value |
Yes |
| MEC Server system resources (disc, CPU & memory) |
Yes |
| All MEC channels are available |
Yes |
| MEC Messages status = “Finished” |
Yes |
| Movex Output Manager (MOM) status, up and ready to receive print jobs |
Yes |
| Movex defined Printers are status up (online) |
Yes |
| Movex Enterprise Collaborator (MEC) status = up |
Yes |
The op5 NMS for Movex support a set of standard checks for both current Movex platform, Java Edition and RPG.
Service checks and functionality on Movex Java Edition
- Movex is running
- Movex Autojobs are running as expected
- Warning when Movex Autojobs are looping or creating unexpected loads
- Warning on any Movex program dumps
- Monitoring Movex Workplace Server, running status and user accessibility
Service checks and functionality on Movex/RPG Edition
- Movex sub-systems are started and running
- Movex Autojobs are started
- Unexpected Moves system load warnings
- Movex API (FPW) is running
- Movex Explorer Service is running
The unique open-source based architecture of op5 Network Management Suite (op5 NMS) enables modifications to further suite your specific needs. The solution is based on the well known LAMP stack (Linux, Apache, MySQL and PHP) so that anyone with skills of Movex and basic LAMP skills can modify or add functionality and add controls to the system.
In addition op5 NMS include the following control types:
- Automatic error detection on all hardware, servers, routers etc.
- Automatic error detection on most software and operating systems like NT/Unix/Linux/OS400/Solaris
- Common Database monitoring, Oracle, MS SQL, DB2, MySQL etc
- Service level reports
- Centralized logging from all hardware, software and operating system with direct compliance for SOX, PCI, BITS etc.
- Trend analysis for professional long term planning and prediction.
Examples
Implementation of op5 for Movex ERP
Implementation and configuration of the above defined “out of the box” Movex controls plus up to 100 of the op5 “out of the box” generic controls (monitoring of other than Movex servers, devices and software) is offerd as a fixed price services package, “op5 Goodstart for Movex”. Contact us for prices and if you have any questions on how we can help you monitor your business critical ERP systems!
Summary
New technologies has enabled a new generation of ERP systems with great flexibility and functionality but that aslo introduces higher complexity. A proactive, easy to install and manage Network Management System is a vital component of successful ERP systems operation.
op5 Network Management System (op5 NMS) is the answer to your requirements. It enables IT-organizations to be proactive instead of reactive and will significantly reduce the risk of costly down time and reduce the overall workload. op5 NMS will be fully operational in a few days to a fraction of the cost compared to established solution from IBM, BMC and Hewlett Packard.
For further information please contact us on +46-8-58 83 01 00 or send an email to info@op5.com
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